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“i love you grandma you were an amazing person and always made everyone happy you are missed by everyone we love you
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1 of 10 | Posted by: anna balaz - Cary, IL

“OK - so I re-read my earlier post - please note that I meant to say I "licked" the bowls (at the end of the first paragraph) - not "liked"
so sorry ...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Suzanne Morris - Negaunee, MI

“Mike, Ed and I send our sympathy. We will always have wonderful memories of our friends here, whether close or casual friends, and you both are...Read More »
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Jean Hutchins - Southern Pines, NC

“Gretchen was a very special person. She was intelligent, thoughtful, warm, and the ultimate homemaker. There was very little about Human Resources...Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Joe Cardosi - Grayslake, IL

“I have many very special memories of Gretchen but particularly when she (with the able assistance of Mike) came to Negaunee and spent a couple of...Read More »
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Suzanne Morris - Negaunee, MI

“Gretchen fought the good fight as she always did. She is in a better place. Those of us who knew Gretchen were always in a better place when we were...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Dick Loehrke - Wheaton, IL

“I am sorry to hear about your loss and my condolences to you and all in the family. She will be missed.
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Colleen Method - Indianapolis, IN

“My condolences to Mike, Mike and Carla.
Thinking of you at this time
John and Kathy
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9 of 10 | Posted by: John - Morrison, CO - Friend

“Dear Method Family,
There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN

In Loving Memory of Gretchen TenEyck Method of Indianapolis, IN. She was born July 23, 1942 and passed away February 21, 2013 at the age of 70.

She loved her family, children and grandchildren, horses, dogs and cats. Mixed with a varied career in computer systems, she loved to travel, including Hawaii, Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore and various destinations throughout Europe, Canada, and cross-country trips in their motor home. She visited all 50 states. She was a active participant in professional and community organizations. She also loved home remodeling and decorating, good food and cooking, bridge and golf. Birthdays of everyone were to be remembered and celebrated.

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Survived by her husband of 17 years, Michael Method, her son Michael (Danusia) Hirsh;, her daughter Victoria Dylan and her children, Jackie and Ryan Zeisemer; her daughter Carla (Robert) Naum and their son Cameron Fewell; her son Eric (Julie) Hirsh and their daughters, Ann Marie Balaz and Sophia; her daughter Jennifer (Oscar) LaFuente and their daughters Josie Cambereri and Brook. She also embraced her step children and families as her own, including Leigh Method; Michael (Rosanne) Method and their children Max Ber and Hana; Auralyn (Cesar) Benitez and their children Alex, Nicholas, Sophia; Christopher Method and his children Connor and Cypriann.

She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Lawrence, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.

Funeral Mass service will be held on Monday, February25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, Fishers, IN.

Donations can be made to American Cancer Society and the National Stroke Association or any cancer/stroke research center of your choice.

You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story.

Gretchen was a very special person. She was intelligent, thoughtful, warm, and the ultimate homemaker. There was very little about Human Resources she didn't know and her contribution to our organization was very significant in many ways. All of us who were fortunate enough to work (and play) with her can attest to how special she was. Her passing peacefully as she did was most likely God's blessing for a life well lived. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Our deepest sympathy to her entire family.

I have many very special memories of Gretchen but particularly when she (with the able assistance of Mike) came to Negaunee and spent a couple of days fixing several differrent types of soups and freezing them for me to eat over the next several weeks as I recouped from heart and cancer surgery in 2004. I was skeptical that I was going to enjoy all those different kinds of soups but I liked the bowls! What a cook - we

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I have many very special memories of Gretchen but particularly when she (with the able assistance of Mike) came to Negaunee and spent a couple of days fixing several differrent types of soups and freezing them for me to eat over the next several weeks as I recouped from heart and cancer surgery in 2004. I was skeptical that I was going to enjoy all those different kinds of soups but I liked the bowls! What a cook - we will all miss that.

Love ya Mike and I'm so sorry I can't be there - would if I could you know that. Hope to see you soon.

Posted by: Suzanne Morris - Negaunee, MI - Mike's sister Feb 23, 2013

Gretchen fought the good fight as she always did. She is in a better place. Those of us who knew Gretchen were always in a better place when we were with her. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Posted by: Dick Loehrke - Wheaton, IL - Friend Feb 23, 2013

Mike, Mike, Carla, and family,

I'm sorry for your loss. Sarah and I send our condolences. Gretchen was always kind and welcoming to us during our Indy trips. I really appreciated getting to spend time with all of us together as a group at her house during some of our recent trips.

Think of all of you,
-Joe and Sarah

Posted by: Joe Schmid Feb 23, 2013

I am sorry to hear about your loss and my condolences to you and all in the family. She will be missed.

Posted by: Colleen Method - Indianapolis, IN - Cousin Feb 23, 2013

My condolences to Mike, Mike and Carla.

Thinking of you at this time
John and Kathy

Posted by: John - Morrison, CO - Friend Feb 23, 2013

Dear Method Family,

There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and humbled that you have chosen our family to care for your family during this time. It is our hope that we have been able, in some small way, to lighten your burden and give proper reverence to a life lived. Please let us know if we can be of further service.

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Cathal! How was France?? I must check out your Sunday update to hear about it! Missed you while you were away I hope you had a wodrunfel time with your family!! And surely you've noticed by now I'm not like most women I'd even go as far to say as I'm moodier! bwah hahaha!!!

Gretchen came "trotting" into my life about 15 years ago when I was teaching and training at a horse farm in Southern Pines, North Carolina. She and Mike rode their horses up to the front (barn) door inquiring about boarding. Months later, after Mike's horse had died, Gretchen and "Rodeo" moved into the barn. We soon became fast friends. Gretchen became my "rock" for many years, always encouraging, always supporting and ALWAYS feeding me! I have so many fond memories of sitting with Gretchen and Mike at their kitchen island in Pinehurst. I loved to watch Gretchen cook and she loved to watch me eat! She threw her heart into every meal she cooked for family and friends. It was her gift to them. A few years ago Mike and Gretchen came back to Pinehurst and stayed with my new husband and me. I knew she was sick and I fought back tears as we hugged goodbye. She was just so happy that I was in such a good place in my life...it was as if she didn't have a care in the world.

I loved Gretchen. I was blessed to be loved by her. My heart and prayers go out to Mike and to Gretchen's children and family.

Jayne

Gretchen came "trotting" into my life about 15 years ago when I was teaching and training at a horse farm in Southern Pines, North Carolina. She and Mike rode their horses up to the front (barn) door inquiring about boarding. Months later, after Mike's horse had died, Gretchen and "Rodeo" moved into the barn. We soon became fast friends. Gretchen became my "rock" for many years, always encouraging, always supporting and ALWAYS feeding me! I have so many fond memories of sitting with Gretchen and Mike at their kitchen island in Pinehurst. I loved to watch Gretchen cook and she loved to watch me eat! She threw her heart into every meal she cooked for family and friends. It was her gift to them. A few years ago Mike and Gretchen came back to Pinehurst and stayed... READ MORE →

Posted by
Jayne Smith
from Pinehurst, NC - Friend
on
February 24, 2013

Gretchen and I were friends since grade school. We lived across the street, rode horses, ran a learn to swim program and generally hung out. As adults we kept in touch, but not enough.
She and Mike came to visit me in Florida only to find that I had broken my wrist. They spent most of the vacation helping me out, feeding me and setting up my computer system. That is who they were.
I am so glad that Gretchen had a chance to really enjoy life in general and retirement with the man she loved. She deserved that and more because she was always there for others.